At our firm, we have a cross-functional Compliance Department that covers all practice areas.
This team is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance in each of our operations and advisory services, guaranteeing that the best legal and regulatory practices are applied comprehensively across all the sectors in which we operate.
Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to offer precise solutions aligned with the highest standards of ethics and compliance, providing our clients with the confidence of always being in full compliance with current regulations.
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Advisory Services for Companies in the Implementation of Prevention Models Under Corporate Criminal Liability Regulations Introduced Following the 2010 Legal Reform
- Strategy Design and Implementation of Preventive Systems within companies.
- Planning, Development, and Implementation of Compliance Programs tailored to businesses.
- Risk Mapping, Protocols, and Controls Development, including ethical codes, codes of conduct, whistleblowing channels, and executive and team training.
- Updates and Adaptations of Existing Compliance Programs to meet current regulations.
- Ongoing Advisory Services and Legal Defense before courts and regulatory bodies.
- Adaptation of International Models to comply with national legal requirements and vice versa.
Advisory Services for Compliance with Law 2/2023 of February 20 Regulating the Protection of Whistleblowers and Anti-Corruption Measures
- Policy and Procedure Development for the operation and management of the whistleblowing channel in compliance with Law 2/2023.
- Drafting of Appointment Act for the person or collegiate body responsible for managing the whistleblowing channel.
- Training Capsule on the whistleblowing channel and Law 2/2023 for the system’s responsible party.
- Whistleblowing Channel Training for employees.
- Outsourced Management of the whistleblowing channel.
- External Advisory Services with a flexible hours package.
Ongoing Tax Advisory Services and Assistance with Daily Tax Compliance
- Consultations on Tax Obligations, including Corporate Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), withholding tax for employees and professionals, Non-Resident Income Tax withholdings, local taxes, etc.
- Review and/or Preparation of the Annual Corporate Tax Closure (IS closure) and assistance in calculating corporate tax installment payments (April, October, and December).
- Review and/or Preparation of Annual Corporate Tax Returns (Form 200).
- Periodic Meetings to provide dynamic advisory services tailored to evolving business needs.
- Assistance in Preparing Responses to general requests for information and tax notices from the Tax Agency.
- Regulatory Updates and Communication of relevant tax or case law developments.
- Support in the Preparation and/or Filing of Tax Returns and self-assessments before the Tax Agency.
Regulatory Compliance in Corporate Secretary Management and Filing Obligations Ensuring compliance with corporate secretary duties, formal obligations for document submission to the relevant Commercial Registry, and, where applicable, other public authorities (e.g., Bank of Spain).
- Review of the Company’s Contracting Policy:
- Analysis of standard contractual clauses
- Regulatory compliance
- Sustainability and social responsibility
- Review of the Validity and Adequacy of Granted Representation Powers:
- Verification of validity
- Risk mitigation
- Formal compliance
- Periodic updates
- Internal Compliance Review of Existing Contracting Policies:
- Contract audits
- Monitoring of procedures
- Risk management
- Internal training
- Policy updates
Data Protection Compliance and DPO Outsourcing Services: We help our clients comply with data protection regulations, offering both DPO outsourcing services and support for in-house DPOs.
- Development of policies and protocols to meet regulatory obligations and secure corporate electronic systems, including Artificial Intelligence.
- Vendor due diligence services to safeguard our clients' intellectual and industrial property.
Consumer compliance encompasses a set of activities and practices aimed at ensuring that companies adhere to regulations protecting consumers.
- Risk Identification: Conduct Due Diligence to assess regulatory non-compliance risks and identify potential economic or reputational impacts.
- Internal Policies: Develop policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance, such as a Code of Ethics or Good Conduct guidelines.
- Training: Educate employees and consumers on their rights and obligations, providing practical tools for handling complaints.
- Audits: Monitor and update processes to correct non-compliance and adapt to regulatory or structural changes.
- Complaint Channels: Establish efficient systems for managing consumer complaints, ensuring swift responses and clear accountability.
- Controls and Disciplinary Measures: Implement internal controls and disciplinary frameworks to prevent and address non-compliance.
Labor compliance encompasses policies and controls to ensure adherence to labor regulations, guaranteeing fair working conditions, safety and health, and respect for workers' rights. It includes oversight of hiring practices, working hours, risk prevention, and disciplinary measures, fostering an ethical and legally compliant workplace.
- Review of Employee Working Conditions, including:
- Recruitment and selection policies
- Internal promotion practices
- Compliance with working hour registration
- Disciplinary Compliance Framework:
- Definition of offenses and sanctions
- Disciplinary procedure: investigation, defense, decision, and communication
- Clear Communication and Training on Policies
- Whistleblowing Channel: Ensuring confidentiality and follow-up
- Ongoing Review and Improvement: Internal audits and policy updates
- Compliance with Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP):
- Workplace safety and health measures
- Risk assessment
- Use of New Information and Communication Technologies (ICT):
- Digital security and cybersecurity policies
- Prevention of Labor-Related Offenses:
- Measures to prevent workplace crimes such as harassment, exploitation, illegal outsourcing, and other related offenses.
